Origin
Levittown, NY
Late night in Levittown on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Levittown, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Levittown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Levittown, NY to Elmhurst, NY is 24.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, and Wantagh State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, highway-focused drive entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Plan this drive when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently, as it prioritizes speed over scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Northern State Parkway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Wantagh State Parkway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Bellmore Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Service Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shelter Rock Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Levittown, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on NY 24
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hempstead Turnpike
2
Continue on NY 24
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto North Bellmore Road
438 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Bellmore Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
464 ft
·
11 sec
Toward W North: Westbury
5
Merge onto W
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Wantagh State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward N West: New York
7
Merge onto N
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Service Road
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 West
12
Merge onto I 495
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
137 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 12.4 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtow...
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Service Road
Turn left onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 6...
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Hempstead Turnpike
(1.4 mi)
$0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elmhurst, NY
Late night in Elmhurst on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 90% of the route utilizing major parkways and expressways. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 24.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.5 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. Expect smooth, albeit potentially busy, travel as you navigate these well-maintained parkways and expressways connecting Long Island to Queens.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Levittown, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward W North: Westbury, N West: New York, Manhasset and Searingtown.
W North: Westbury
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
N West: New York
5.1 mi in
|
~8m
Manhasset
12.4 mi in
|
~18m
Searingtown
12.4 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.10 in tolls one way, starting with Hempstead Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Elmhurst, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elmhurst, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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